10.3. Bika Settings

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Bika settings define the default values specific to the Bika Wine installation

Bika settings menu

System defaults

Bika settings

System wide preferences are set here by the lab manager or system administrator

Password lifetime defines the number of days before  users’ passwords expire, requiring them to renew their passwords. A zero value implies passwords do not expire

Automatic log-off defines the number of minutes of inactivity before the system automatically logs the user off. A zero value implies automatic log-off is disabled

VAT percentage to be applied to services and products. The VAT may be changed per individual service, but this value sets the system default

Bika Wine generates serial numbers as new objects are created, e.g. analysis requests, worksheets, orders. The prefixes and formats for these serial numbers are defined in the Prefixes list. The prefix may include special characters, typically ‘-‘

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